Wacker Neuson ET18 - Correcting Track Tension; Measuring Distance

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7. Adjust the correct track tension if the play between the track roller and
the track is not 20 – 25 mm (0.8 – 1 in).
Correcting track tension
DANGER
Projectile hazard! High grease pressure in the hydraulic
cylinder.
Causes severe injury or death!
► Open the lubricating valve only very carefully and do not
unscrew it more than a revolution.
► Keep your face away from the lubricating valve connection.
► Contact a Wacker Neuson service center if this does not
reduce track tension.
► Release grease only as described below. (Observe the safety
instructions!)
Notice
Excessive tension of the tracks causes severe damage to the
hydraulic cylinder and the track.
► Tighten the tracks only up to the mandatory measuring
distance.
Fig. 270: Measuring distance
20 – 25 mm
(0.78 – 0.98 in)